Henry James Memorial School vs Simsbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry James Memorial School
Simsbury · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
Simsbury High School
Simsbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,187 students
| Measure | Henry James Memorial School Simsbury, Connecticut | Simsbury High School Simsbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 178 | #19 of 180 |
| National rank | #318 of 15,369 | #440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 685 | 1,187 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 1,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| city | Simsbury | Simsbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry James Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.5 vs 87.1).
- •Simsbury High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Simsbury High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Henry James Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 17.9%).
- •Simsbury High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Simsbury High School is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 685.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry James Memorial School better than Simsbury High School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry James Memorial School ranks higher (89.5 vs 87.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Henry James Memorial School and Simsbury High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Simsbury and Simsbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry James Memorial School: 685. Simsbury High School: 1,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry James Memorial School and Simsbury High School rank in Connecticut?
Henry James Memorial School is 24th of 178 and Simsbury High School is 19th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).